Stroll in Sequim’s sunshine during August’s Art Walk

Fueled by motivating sunshine, the theme color for the First Friday Sequim Art Walk in August is yellow! The positive intensity of yellow represents expressive enthusiasm, joyful happiness, cheerful friendships, and empowers collective generosity, goodwill and integrity.

Everyone is encouraged to wear yellow or bright Aloha printed apparel during the event to celebrate our summer!

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun, free, self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim from 5-8 p.m. the first Friday of every month. Visit SequimArtWalk.com to download and print your own map, find special events, links and how to be part of art.

Photo courtesy of Emma Gockerell / Locally Known Cowork features the work of local artist Emma Gockerell.

Initiated in 2006, the Art Walk is an encouraging and educational arts event sponsored and produced by Renne Emiko Brock with a mission to create approachable, accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.

Special events

The Sequim Museum & Arts, 544 N. Sequim Ave., features an exhibition in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery artwork from the Peninsula Art Quilters, a subgroup of the Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club. This group consists of two dozen local quilters who enjoy the intersection of art and quilting. They encourage creative participation in a variety of genres of art quilting. Members will be in attendance, and some will be demonstrating the unusual techniques used in their art quilts. Their August show will feature unique art quilts that were inspired by group challenges. Members pick themes then create art quilts in response to them. This year’s themes include a “Lavender Challenge,” “Sequim Granary Challenge,” “Great Masters’ Challenge,” “Sheer Magic” (using transparent materials) and a “Shadow Challenge.”

From 5-7:30 p.m., Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store, 213 E. Washington St., hosts the Habitat Clallam Art Auction, where people can bid on more than 20 unique items. All proceeds help support Habitat programs, providing affordable housing right here in our community.

Artwork courtesy of Anne Davies / View artwork from the Peninsula Art Quilters, such as this piece by Anne Davies, in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery at Sequim Museum & Arts during the First Friday Art Walk on Aug. 4.

La Petite Maison Blanche at 213 E. Washington St. will have their celebratory ribbon cutting with the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce at 5 p.m. If you haven’t strolled down to this new venue, it is worth the small walk with samples and contains local treats and gifts.

At Centennial Place Park — on the northeast corner of Sequim Avenue and Washington Street, the City Arts Advisory Commission hosts the First Friday Music Jam from 5-7 p.m. Organizers request that participants bring a chair to enjoy the music.

The A. Milligan Art Studio and Gallery, 520 N. Sequim Ave., hosts guest artist Michael C. Medler, a local photographer and poet. His black and white photo collection, “Sequim Backroads,” will be on display in the main gallery and available for purchase; as well as his two collections of poetry, “Boundary Points” and “Cresting the Salish.” Anne Milligan’s pastel studio will be open with some works in progress and finished pieces on display there as well in the digital studio.

Artwork courtesy of Norma Herbold / View artwork from the Peninsula Art Quilters, such as this piece, “Sequim Granary,” by Norma Herbold, in the Judith McInnes Tozzer Art Gallery at Sequim Museum & Arts during the First Friday Art Walk on Aug. 4.

Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., has the “Catching the Drift of Nature” art exhibit with John Bertholl and Doc Pangborn. Both artists take their inspiration from nature and the wonders of the Olympic Peninsula.

Locally Known Cowork, 112 W. Washington St., features artist Emma Gockerell. “I love pointillism and adding every dot by hand in every piece of artwork I create,” Gockerell says. “[I’m] a mom of four and a veteran. Happy to be local in Sequim.”

At 7 p.m. at Olympic Theatre Arts Center, 414 N. Sequim Ave., see the beloved tale of Robin Hood come to life once again with Olympic Theatre Arts’ Young Thespians in the comedic retelling of “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood.” (See story in this edition.)

Pacific Mist Books, 122 W. Washington St., shares the love of reading and offers an eclectic mix of new and vintage books, cards and gifts — including local authors and artists.

From 6-8 p.m., Rainshadow Café at 157 W. Cedar St. has live music with Dawn & Steve. Come sing your favorite songs with a full menu and drinks to enjoy. Some dancing is encouraged, too.

Sequim Spice and Tea, 139 W. Washington St., has unique art including glass, pottery, illustration and photography of local artists. Find artful, creative tea blends, colorful and fun teapots and cups, and cheerful culinary gifts.

Photo courtesy of La Petite Maison Blanche / La Petite Maison Blanche, 213 E. Washington St., hosts a ribbon cutting with the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce at 5 p.m. during the First Friday Art Walk on Aug. 4.

At Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W Washington St., enjoy award-winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits with local art and live music.

Soup in the Alley, 138 W. Washington St., features a rotation of local artists, live music and treats.

Cedarbrook Lavender Gift Shop, 120 W. Washington St. contains a plethora of lovely lavender products and unique local artists art and gifts.

For more

To participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim map, listing and website, contact Brock at 360-460-3023 or [email protected]. Artists of any media are encouraged to get information to her for publicity and opportunities.

To create inclusion between venues, artists and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it.

January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown and December is gold.

Join the Art Walk Facebook page at facebook.com/sequimartwalk.

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

When: 5-8 p.m. Aug. 4

Location: Various venues near downtown Sequim

On the web: SequimArtWalk.com